What it's NOT
notice does NOT translate to noticia.
To say "noticia" in English, use news.
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notice
Does NOT mean noticia
It means to become aware of / a posted notification
Written by Bryan López, English teacher · Updated
What it IS
notice means to become aware of / a posted notification.
Why it's confused
Spanish "noticia" is a piece of news or a current event. English "notice" means to pay attention to something, or a formal written notification. News in English is "news."
How it's pronounced
noticeNÓU-tis
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Examples of correct use
English
I didn't notice the sign.
Spanish
No me di cuenta del letrero.
English
There's a notice on the door.
Spanish
Hay un aviso en la puerta.
A trick to remember it
Notice = to become aware of, or a posted notification. The news (TV) = news.
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Frequently asked questions
What does "notice" mean in English?
"Notice" means "to become aware of / a posted notification". It looks a lot like "noticia", which is exactly why it gets confused, but they don't mean the same thing.
How do you say "noticia" in English?
To say "noticia" in English, use "news". If you use "notice" instead, you would actually be saying "to become aware of / a posted notification".
Do "notice" and "noticia" mean the same thing?
Spanish "noticia" is a piece of news or a current event. English "notice" means to pay attention to something, or a formal written notification. News in English is "news."
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